One of the greatest opportunities and challenges facing the corrugated packaging industry is developing the next generation of frontline leaders. To support industry partners in preparing employees for leadership roles, ICPF has launched a new Career Growth & Leadership Resources page featuring a new video and practical tools designed to help employees successfully transition into supervisory positions.
Potential for growth and advancement remains one of the greatest advantages of choosing a career in our industry, and promoting from within is a key strategy to building lasting talent pipelines within your organization. At ICPF, we know the level of support you can provide your employees as they build new skills is a key predictor of their success and your retention.
ICPF’s new video, How to Become a Supervisor in the Corrugated Packaging Industry, provides practical guidance for employees preparing to take this next step in their careers. The video explores topics including taking responsibility for production, transitioning from coworker to supervisor, delivering and receiving feedback, communicating effectively across departments, and continuing to grow as a leader.
To reinforce these concepts, ICPF has also developed several companion resources available on the Career Growth & Leadership Resources page, including:
- ICPF’s Leadership Style Quiz to help individuals identify the leadership style that most closely reflects their natural approach, along with strengths to build upon and opportunities for continued growth.
- Real Supervisor Conversations, featuring practical examples of how new supervisors can navigate common workplace situations, including giving constructive feedback, addressing attendance concerns, transitioning from coworker to supervisor, managing resistance to change, and recognizing employee success.
- Leadership Reflection & Feedback Form that encourages employees to reflect on what they’ve learned, identify areas for continued development, and facilitate meaningful conversations with their manager.
These resources can be incorporated into leadership development programs, onboarding for newly promoted supervisors, career development discussions, or shared with employees who have expressed an interest in future leadership opportunities. They also serve as a valuable recruiting tool by demonstrating the long-term career growth opportunities available within the corrugated packaging industry.
We encourage you to share these resources with your human resources teams, current supervisors, newly promoted leaders, and employees interested in advancing their careers.
Explore our website for additional recruitment, onboarding, and workforce development resources.
If your company is facing a workforce challenge or has an idea for a resource that would strengthen your recruitment, onboarding, or employee development efforts, we’d love to hear from you. ICPF is always looking to collaborate with industry partners to develop practical resources that support the growth of the corrugated packaging workforce.